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Insights on sports physical therapy, injury rehab, and performance training from the Athletic Potential PT team.
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When Can Pitchers Return to the Mound After Tommy John?
Mound work usually follows months of successful catch play and higher-intent flat-ground throwing. The athlete must earn the slope through force, command, workload, and recovery.
By Jason Modafari
Why Forearm Strength Matters After UCL Injury and Tommy John Surgery
The forearm cannot replace the UCL, but the flexor-pronator group is part of the elbow's dynamic defense. Rehab has to train force, tissue tolerance, speed, and fatigue resistance.
By Dylan Newcomer
Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Tendon Pain: How It Can Restart Progress
Shockwave gives a stubborn tendon a focused mechanical stimulus that may reduce pain and support tissue remodeling. We pair it with progressive loading to turn symptom change into better function.
By Dylan Newcomer and Jason Modafari
Internal Brace vs Tommy John Surgery: What Changes in Rehab?
UCL repair with an internal brace can move faster than reconstruction in selected injuries, but it is not a shortcut for every thrower. Tissue pattern and quality determine the operation.
By Jason Modafari
Dry Needling vs Cupping vs Manual Therapy: Which Tool Fits Your Rehab?
Dry needling, cupping, and manual therapy can each reduce pain or improve movement. We choose the tool that creates the best opening for strength and sport-specific work.
By Jason Modafari
My Elbow Hurts When I Throw. Should I Stop Throwing?
Sharp, escalating, performance-limiting, or neurologic elbow symptoms are reasons to stop and get evaluated. Mild soreness still needs a workload decision, not blind toughness.
By Dylan Newcomer
Forearm Pain While Pitching: UCL, Flexor, or Something Else?
Pain below the inside of the elbow can involve the flexor-pronator group, UCL, ulnar nerve, growth plate, or overlapping injuries. The timing, workload, and exam change the plan.
By Dylan Newcomer and Jason Modafari
ARPwave Therapy in Sports Rehab: How We Use Electrical Stimulation
ARPwave pairs electrical stimulation with active movement. We use it to improve muscle recruitment, reduce pain-limited movement, and help athletes produce better work during rehab.
By Jason Modafari
Ulnar Nerve Subluxation in Baseball Players: What Is That Snapping Elbow?
A snapping ulnar nerve can be painless or irritating. Tingling, burning, weakness, and throwing-related symptoms matter more than movement of the nerve by itself.
By Dylan Newcomer